The Forest Tower on the way to Mons

The first stop on the journey is The Forest Tower at Camp Adventure - an architectural gem located deep within a forest, which has become one of Denmark's most recognizable landmarks. The spiralLäs mer
Mons Klint

I've been wanting to come here for a long time. Pity there was no sun but it was still impressive. Now I can say I've done Denmark's isle of Mons.
After enjoying the fresh forest air, continue southLäs mer
The hunt for the 6 forgotten giants

Go on a treasure hunt to find The Six Forgotten Giants in the western municipalities of Copenhagen: Rødovre, Hvidovre, Vallensbæk, Ishøj, Albertslund and Høje Taastrup. All six sculptures wereLäs mer
Last walk around Copenhagen

Trained around to Aarhus

At 1.30 pm I got on a train for the 3 hour trip to Aarhus to stay with Thor and Sophie.
Thor recently announced that they are expecting a baby boy in November. They are also engaged!! The engagementLäs mer
More old town

It's school holidays so the kids have been enjoying the old amusement park.
There was also an exhibition of how Aarhus started and has progressed
Streets around Thor's place

Den Gamle By, The Old Town

We all visited this in 2012. There has been a lot done to it since then.
A modern entrance and of course exit gift shop!
Plus, more modern additions also, explaining the progression of time ratherLäs mer
To the Vistoft Mill

This afternoon we drove an hour to Ebeltoft to Thor's family 's summer house. It is a renovated mill and surrounding buildings- a cottage and barn.
The barn is fully renovated into a party space withLäs mer
Back to Ebeltoft

Ib has plans for me today!!
It's raining but we go to Ebeltoft town just down the road. We park at a community centre that used to be an old Malt Factory. We go in for a look.
It now has kidsLäs mer
The Green Museum

Det Grønne Museum.
The Green Museum is Denmark's national museum for hunting, the forest, agriculture and food.
"At our museum you will find experiences and knowledge for the whole family in theLäs mer
Thor and Karen are back

Thor and Karen came back about 10.30.
Thor drove us down to a lighthouse museum. Lovely beach with clear water.
Lunch, snooze, campfire and BBQ tea.
Then Thor, Ib and I watched Denmark beat France atLäs mer
Fregatten Jylland museum

The frigate Jylland was built in 1860 as a warship with 3 masts, 44 guns and full power engine (steam engine). With a top speed of 14 knots, it was the fleet's fastest ship. The crew consisted of 437Läs mer
Drive around

After the ship visit we go into old Ebeltoft for lunch. Nice to visit in the sunshine today. Even though the streets and shops are old, they house contemporary shops.
On the way home Thor takes usLäs mer
Goodbyes

We have our "last supper" at the Mill before Thor and I head back to Aarhus for the night. It's sad to go but nice to know I'll be back 🙂
Monday morning I'm up early to start my looooong way backLäs mer
A last photo round -up

A few random photos from the trip.
Diagnosis is...... it's broken!!

Before I left Denmark I booked an appointment for first thing this morning for an x-ray.
Turns out I did actually break my mid foot (5th metatarsal). Now in a moon boot, x-ray again in 3 weeks toLäs mer